By / ScenicSpot.com Fresh compiled report
Since the first case of “novel coronavirus pneumonia” was reported in South Korea on January 20, 2020, the cumulative number of confirmed cases had reached 556 by February 23. Several cases have unknown sources of infection, increasing the difficulty of tracking and control.
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Also due to recent cluster infections at large churches and hospitals, South Korea has designated Daegu City and Cheongdo County in North Gyeongsang Province as special management areas for infectious diseases.
In response to the rapid spread of the epidemic in South Korea, our Central Epidemic Command Center raised the travel health notice level for South Korea to the second level “Alert” on the 22nd. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also adjusted the epidemic warning level to the second level “Caution.”
Meanwhile, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries have also raised their travel alerts for South Korea or certain regions within South Korea. Considering the close personnel exchanges between our country and South Korea, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised the travel alert for South Korea to yellow starting today, reminding the public to stay safe and reconsider travel plans.